Other than the psychology elements (referenced to the FAA flight instructorâ€™s handbook) and the air law (CAR 2011 as applicable in the syllabus below), the reference material is identical as for the PPL examinations (i.e. the Air Pilots Manual series).

Click here to access the combined syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the Grade III Flight Instructor (Aeroplane) and(Helicopter).Please note that an X in the right hand column(s) under a category corresponds to the entire block or list of items in the left hand column that needs to be learnt for the applicable row. As an example below, the X corresponds to all the mentioned items of Part 12 and not only item 12.02.3.